Embracing Student Wellbeing At GESS Singapore

A Revamped Wellbeing Department

GESS's newly restructured Student Wellbeing Department is made up of the counseling team, safeguarding team and social emotional learning team. This department steers new developments to enhance the community and support systems around children with a culture of care and safety.

Some of these include a new counseling program, a child protection curriculum, designing a comprehensive support framework built on the principles of a collaborative and integrated multi-tiered system of support, and more parent engagement.

Focus On Homeroom Support

There is also a bigger focus on homeroom teachers forming strong bonds with their students so that teachers become the most accessible, trusted adult for a student. Homeroom teachers can redirect students to more specialized support when needed.

A Dedicated Wellbeing Centre

GESS unveiled a new Student Wellbeing Centre in mid November 2023. This is a purpose-built, student-focused wellbeing space that houses the School Counsellors’ offices and a wellbeing pod where students can relax or have group support sessions. Much thought was put into designing a space that is soothing, helps students feel at ease and supports emotional regulation.